13/05/2025
JOB OPPORTUNITY – LIAISON OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
ONE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Are you passionate about using data to drive impact? The Gender-Based Violence & Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund is looking for a MERL Officer to support the development of a robust MERL framework that ensures accountability, relevance, & effectiveness in tackling Gender-Based Violence & Femicide (GBVF). Our organisation was launched in 2021 by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, to tackle the scourge of GBVF in South Africa. The Fund’s goal is a South Africa free from gender-based violence & femicide directed at women, children & LGBTQIA+ persons. The organisation is guided by the National Strategic Plan on GBVF. The Fund aims to play a critical role in making change happen, based on research, awareness & practical support to organisations actively engaged in the fight against this scourge.
ROLE PURPOSE: The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and effective liaison and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the Fund’s operations. This multifaceted role coordinates day-to-day office administration, manages logistics, supports stakeholder engagement, and ensures seamless event and travel arrangements. A key part of the role is providing executive support to the CEO, enabling the executive office to function efficiently and with impact. In addition, the role contributes to the Fund’s resource mobilisation efforts. Working closely with the CEO, the role will help deliver on the Fundraising Plan through proposal writing, reporting, donor liaison and tracking, sponsorships, and exploring innovative funding opportunities.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, with 5 years work experience in a senior coordination role.
Proven experience in office administration and executive support.
Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
Experience in supporting resource mobilisation and institutional fundraising processes.
Project management, research skills, writing and proposal writing skills.
Knowledge and experience in events management including travel management.
Confidentiality with information accessed during interactions with senior management and the board.
Computer literacy, competence in MS Office and advanced information communication technology skills,
The ability to work in an environment of cultural diversity, build and sustain a culture that enables critical reflection, transparency, dignity, mutual recognition, and support.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please apply using a cover letter & up-to-date CV as a single document.
Specify which position you are applying for under the subject. Send your application to:
[email protected]
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 26 MAY 2025 AT MIDNIGHT SOUTH AFRICAN TIME.